Thugs begin life sentences for kicking father to death

Two teenagers convicted of murder for kicking to death a man protecting his mentally-handicapped son from their taunts were today starting life sentences.

Two teenagers convicted of murder for kicking to death a man protecting his mentally-handicapped son from their taunts were today starting life sentences.

Arthur Beardsell, 64, was punched to the ground by Ray Steadman and Chris Bryan, both 17, after he had repeatedly pleaded with them to leave his son Gary alone.

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